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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.2%inclusion4 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.9%inclusion6 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.6%inclusion3 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Crystalline Armor
1.1%inclusion2 decks174 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion491 decks517 decks
87%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion436 decks517 decks
79%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion414 decks484 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion404 decks483 decks
75%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion398 decks517 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion402 decks517 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion390 decks517 decks
72%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion387 decks517 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion377 decks517 decks
66%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion355 decks517 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion354 decks488 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion336 decks484 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion353 decks517 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion341 decks517 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion335 decks517 decks
62%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion325 decks517 decks
56%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
62%inclusion301 decks484 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion311 decks517 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion290 decks517 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion287 decks517 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion268 decks517 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion264 decks517 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion195 decks517 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion155 decks517 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion109 decks517 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion103 decks517 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion100 decks517 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion82 decks517 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion64 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion35 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion245 decks517 decks
26%synergy
Professor Hojo
47%inclusion229 decks484 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion243 decks517 decks
35%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion218 decks484 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion231 decks517 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion230 decks517 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion220 decks517 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion218 decks517 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion213 decks517 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion192 decks484 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion199 decks517 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion183 decks484 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion174 decks517 decks
32%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion156 decks484 decks
25%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion153 decks484 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion158 decks517 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion155 decks517 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion155 decks517 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion153 decks517 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion139 decks484 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion137 decks484 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion135 decks484 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion139 decks517 decks
25%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
26%inclusion128 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion127 decks517 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion101 decks476 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion105 decks517 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion99 decks517 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion92 decks517 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion91 decks517 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion90 decks517 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion88 decks517 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion88 decks517 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion86 decks517 decks
13%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
14%inclusion69 decks484 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion67 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion62 decks484 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
12%inclusion61 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion48 decks413 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion57 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.5%inclusion49 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.3%inclusion48 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.9%inclusion46 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.7%inclusion42 decks484 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
8.5%inclusion44 decks517 decks
-3%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.9%inclusion38 decks484 decks
5%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.7%inclusion40 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.4%inclusion38 decks517 decks
-1%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.4%inclusion38 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
7.4%inclusion38 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion263 decks517 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion237 decks517 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion207 decks517 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion193 decks517 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion179 decks517 decks
30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion167 decks484 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion170 decks517 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion132 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion134 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion132 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion119 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion84 decks517 decks
-12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion70 decks484 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion73 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion68 decks517 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion57 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion54 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion52 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.2%inclusion37 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion35 decks517 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion26 decks470 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion27 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.0%inclusion26 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.0%inclusion26 decks517 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion264 decks517 decks
47%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion217 decks517 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion193 decks517 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion158 decks517 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion157 decks517 decks
-8%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion142 decks517 decks
0%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion111 decks517 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion108 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion94 decks517 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion92 decks517 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion67 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion59 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion57 decks517 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.5%inclusion49 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
9.3%inclusion48 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.7%inclusion45 decks517 decks
-20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion33 decks517 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.4%inclusion33 decks517 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
6.0%inclusion31 decks517 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.4%inclusion28 decks517 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
55%inclusion283 decks517 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion282 decks517 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion215 decks463 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion233 decks517 decks
42%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion212 decks484 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion220 decks517 decks
39%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion206 decks517 decks
34%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion205 decks517 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion200 decks517 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion190 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion173 decks517 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion169 decks517 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion163 decks517 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion163 decks517 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion146 decks476 decks
28%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion146 decks484 decks
24%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion146 decks517 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion142 decks517 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion141 decks517 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion133 decks517 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion131 decks517 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion129 decks517 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion127 decks517 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion123 decks517 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion120 decks517 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion99 decks484 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion103 decks517 decks
19%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion96 decks517 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion96 decks517 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion90 decks517 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion89 decks517 decks
16%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion85 decks517 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion84 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion80 decks517 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion71 decks517 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion68 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion67 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion65 decks517 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion63 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion62 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion59 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion58 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion58 decks517 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion55 decks501 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion54 decks517 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion51 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion51 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion51 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.5%inclusion49 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.1%inclusion47 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
51%inclusion263 decks517 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion189 decks517 decks
35%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion88 decks517 decks
-2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion60 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion58 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion40 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
7.2%inclusion37 decks517 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.2%inclusion37 decks517 decks
-24%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.8%inclusion33 decks484 decks
4%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.0%inclusion30 decks501 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.8%inclusion30 decks517 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.6%inclusion29 decks517 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion203 decks517 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion173 decks517 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion150 decks517 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion143 decks517 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion107 decks517 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion105 decks517 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion95 decks517 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion91 decks517 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion90 decks517 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion82 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion87 decks517 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion71 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion55 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion46 decks517 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.3%inclusion43 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion34 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion27 decks517 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion508 decks517 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion458 decks517 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion106 decks484 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion104 decks517 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion98 decks517 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion72 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion59 decks517 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion57 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion57 decks517 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.1%inclusion42 decks517 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.4%inclusion38 decks517 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion32 decks517 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion502 decks517 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion502 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion494 decks517 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion489 decks517 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion363 decks517 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion351 decks517 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion329 decks517 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion322 decks517 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion303 decks517 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion297 decks517 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion288 decks517 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion285 decks517 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion282 decks517 decks
27%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion268 decks517 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion258 decks517 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion250 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion249 decks517 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion242 decks517 decks
43%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion240 decks517 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion233 decks517 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion230 decks517 decks
18%synergy
Spire Garden
42%inclusion219 decks517 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion216 decks517 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion210 decks517 decks
-15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion188 decks517 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion187 decks517 decks
1%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion175 decks517 decks
27%synergy
Fortified Village
27%inclusion140 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion138 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
26%inclusion132 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion115 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion114 decks517 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion111 decks517 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion110 decks517 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
21%inclusion106 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion101 decks517 decks
-11%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion100 decks517 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion99 decks517 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion94 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion91 decks517 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion86 decks517 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion86 decks517 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion85 decks517 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion84 decks517 decks
-8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion83 decks517 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion77 decks484 decks
14%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion80 decks517 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion78 decks517 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion75 decks517 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion68 decks517 decks
8%synergy